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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19
Coronal Notes.
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"Grsat is Diana Of the Ephesians But
oh how slim my pocket book ]"
Mr.. Danforth visited us Monday.
We are sorry to say that our little friend,
Charley Woodward is soon to leave US on ac-
count Of i'll health.
Honor bright, are you glad or sorry June
il coming?
Coronal lost good and faithful student
when Collie Appling left However, he
promises to return for commencement.
We have for several days missed from
school two Of our brightest scholars, Misses
Lille Ragsdale and Jennie Northcraft
"And still the good work goes on" that
is, prize speakers drill themselves hoarse
each day.
Rudolph De Steiger created quite SEN
sation among the boys Tuesday by appear
ing at dinner in white sunbonnet.
Tuesday morning Prof. Joe displayed his
"choice selections" to the wondering gaze
of the Geology class.
There was musical contest Monday to
try and see who would play instrumental
solos for June, Miss Alice Blackaller and
Claude Hamilton are the chosen ones.
Prof. Spillman returned from Conference
Monday. We are glad to see him back, but
what good rest we had in Latin while no
was away.
"Le jour de gloire est arrive" to those
members of the Trigonometry class who
came through the examination with flying
colors.
With what fear and trembling do we now
each day enter the school room to partici-
pate in Chapel servicel How expecantly
we wait for the all wise Profs. and Profess
soresses who sit in judgement Of the seniors
to utter the words that will seal our doom
for ''glory or despair" Only too well we
know, twill be you despair.
Us. Killian leads the field in the dry
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Leave for Austin, at Ais p. m.

'sTen nights in Bar-room. This popu
lar and well known Temperance drama vii
be presented by the San Marcos Beneveo
lent Association at Harper's Hall, Fnda,
May 9th 1857. Seventy-fve per cent Of
the net proceeds 30 be given 20 the destitute
In and around San Marcos. Reserved seats
viii be on sale at RAynolds and Daniels
Drug Store after Monday 23rd Price 7s
cents. genera admission so cents
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

The reference in the letter we recently
published from the Washington, Ind. Ga
zette, to the head of our river as an attract
i've place to commit suicide, is rather SEN
sational, though not unnatural. If suicide
with the assurance of never being found out
were desired, it would be still more attract
i've. Those weird watery abysses with
their labyrinth of aquatic grasses 30 feet in
length, vines, flowers, etc., would keep such
a secret beyond all finding out.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

The Cresset anticipates for the meeting
next Saturday ''the same dignifed deport-
ment that has characterized all the gather.
ines of the anti prohibitionists." (D
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Don't forget the meeting Of our prohibi-
ton club on Friday night The exercises
viii consist Of short speeches, Rotations
and Iass bat Dot Least. good music. for which
Mr.. Chas. Hu.ohings has Secured some Of
our tesf musical talent Cone o1t
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Since he lost the tax list Hull is hot at
Squire Cock for being prohibitlonist II
he had got the list he would probably have
."sung small" himself as an anti.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

McAllister is still to be found at the old
stand, with q good stock of choice grocer
les. Goods delivered in the city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19
The following is the programme of the
visiting Knights Templars to-day:

Arrive at San Marcos, Texas, at 9:55 a. m.
Colorado Commandery, No. A. and visit
ing Sir Knights, in full dress, will fall in
to line at the railroad station, and march to
the Chautauqua Grounds.
All available carriages and conveyance al
San Marcos have been engaged for the free
conveyance of ladies and children and pro-
vision baskets to the ground.
Commandery drill from 10 TO 10.45 q. m.
Religious services will begin at IL q. m.
Dinner at p. m
Leave for Austin, at 4:15 p. m
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am agent for the best self-closing gate
in the market, and invite parties interested
to examine the same. VIM. GIEsEN.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

J. S. Killian is still receiving additions to
his stock. There are no vacant spaces
on his shelving.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Fine selection of groceries, candies, tobac-
co and cigars, at r. F. Welch's, near rail-
road depot, San Marcos.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Best moiases for the money in San Mar
oos j. A. MORT.
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Evaporated apples and full assortment OF
dried fruits at bottom prices for cash.
j. A. MORT,
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Sc the advertisement a Pezues a Co. Of
TIE sale % tier entire stock. and the IN
riv.Isd chances for bargAios which are 70
forlou.
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New supply California Bartlett pears,
apricots, peaches and other fruits, 20 cents
Der can. j. A. Mort.
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For ice cold soda water and lemonade sc
+o the LITTLE RED FRONT.
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Coppic is still in the field with fine as
sortment of groceries, tropical and canned
fruits. etc. His famous sweet cider still on
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

A common but very pleasant residence,
convenient y t retired, cool and slightly
will be r, nted on reasonable terms to q
prompt paying tenant. Apply at FREE
PREss office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

A nice stock of everything in the grocery
line, sold as cheap as anyone for spot cash.
We will not be undersold.
H. HARDY & Co.
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A good lot of corn expected at
H. HARDY u Co.'S.
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It is worthy of remark that not until
Squire Cock had failed to give it the tax list
for publication did the Cresset discover the
illegality of his holding his present different
positions. A truly public spirited journal
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Epps breakfast cocoa at city prices.
j.. A. Mort.
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Geo. W. Knight, Jeweler, east side the
Plaza, San Marcos.
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Delicious bottled soda water constantly
on ice at the LITTLE hED 'FRONT.'
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

California new potatoes and onions, al
!. wova Trash Mt j. A. Morris,
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" Our line of shoes and slippers will be
found very full and complete.
j. S. KILLIAN.
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Fsra fusi.ioushls hns- sisbsr l.iTs O. gsB
fis-nr-s 70 To- S. Eiliaua
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is KHHsn, ne boss drJ eOoas nsr-
chz-L
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Fresh graham flour rs per sack. fresh rye
Aopr 75 ner sack. j. A. MoTT.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Sweet apple cider, from Kentucky, at
McALLIsTER's.
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Boys straw hats for 10 cts, at J. s. Kill
lians.
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The party of ladies and gentlemen who
visited San Marcos last Thursday report q
good time, and that not one of the ladies
fell in the river. -Lockhart Register.
Apropos of the above it is indeed remark
able that as yet, among. the scores of visitors
there has been we believe no case of loss of
life by drowning in the San Marcos river
springs, though numbers of the sterner sex
have received sundry good ''duckings." We
feel that we ought to remark that too great
care cannot be exercised by tourists, for in
case boat-load of them should capsize,
there would be but little chance of escape
in its labyrinthine depths of tangled vege-
tation--even good swimmer would find the
situation perilous in the extreme in some
portions of the springs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Prohibition VII prohibit but that VII not
prohibit us from selling you best oil elOtt
at 25 cts. DALEY a Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Insure your property
with w. c. Digger, he
represents eight ofthe best
Fire Companies in the u.
S. and will give you better
rates than anybody else.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Yoa can frd anything yoa wEut N dTJ
goods, clothing &C.. Il J. s KiIliAns-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

On to Lockhart.
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Good hams 12lc ID. ). M. MORT.
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We guarantee our steel ueaIn' steeI "HeeI
WEIR CULTIvAT0RS

and sell them at 1886. 90 each.
&. w. DONALDSON d Co.'S.
HOES,
Double shoyels,
Sweeps and stocks,
Cultivators,
Hardware Store.
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TIE ladies' shoula bss- Il N uind fhss J.
s. EfIE;nu hzs . fun Hns a rrilliDsrT roo3s
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No more Rogers Interviews.

Carry the news to Kyle.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

The citizens Of San Marcos and surround.
ing country are invited TO call and make ths
acquaintance of the ST. Leonard Hotel
when they have business in San Antonio.
No where IN Texas can nicer accommOda
ton. better fare, or more home comfort b
found, for 81 20 and $500 per day. We
have tried it and advise Others 10 do tbs
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

is. Killian leads the field in the DIR.
goods line.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Hats for the millions Mixers and miners
At ]. s. KiIlians.
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Fine shoes specially ]. s. Killians.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Short clear bacon lie h J. A. Mort.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

New Invoice of Mems and Boys Straw
bats at ]. S. KiIlians.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Prohibition may prohibit the sale OF
vhiskeys but no one can prohibit rs from
selling dress goods fancy goods other goods
cheaper than the cheapest. DALEY a Bro.
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PERSONAL.

The favor of ''oulen Sabe" win appear
j in our next. eHttt
Misses Baker and .Lotspoich are now with
j. 8. Killian.
DR.. Ford Burleson we learn is seriously
i'll with fever.
Rev. D. A. Porter, of Kyle, was in town
on business Monday.
Ed. Maclin, the "boss' contractor, made
a flying trip to Austin Monday.
Mr.. Geo. Hutchins, OF Austin, is again
lenjoying rural life in San Marcos.
Miss Mamie Bateman, of Austin, visited
her sister, Mrs. E. s. Maokin, last week.
The article on our Council and Water Co.,
is from the pen of one of our foremost citi-
zens.
Prof. Won Brun, the music teacher, is in
| luck, having come into small fortune in
Germany.
Ward Malone, the enterprising young
liveryman, has papered and painted his
office in handsome style.
Miss Lena Beverly. daughter of Rev. Mr..
Beverly. visited relatives and friends in
Round Rock last week.
Ed. Christian. Jr., of the lumber yard,
now smiles upon his friends and business
acauaintances from his new Office, at the
main yard.
We had the pleasure of meeting on yes
terday Mr.. Griffin, merchant. of Stapleville.
He reports strong prohibition sentiment
in that vicinity.
Mr.. j. L. Scott writes us from Hearne
that there are fine crop prospects in the
Brazos bottom, which are worked mostly
by negro convicts. There are eight farms
within ten miles of Hearne which each work
from so to 1876 of these men.
Mackin has contract to build spacious
barn for Mr.. Warnken on the Blanco. He
has also entered into co-partnershlp with
Mr.. Forsyth in the lease operation of the
old McGehee brick yard down the river, and
they will soon be able to suppG all demands.
Lawyer Ford, one of our neighbors in the
Wood building, talked and we hear voted
last fall for Dehoney, but is now one of the
local champions of anti-prohibition. A
good many of his acquaiDtances are natur-
ally wondering what new fight" could
have so suddenly dawned on his mind.
Hon. Geo. McGehee planted some 300
acres in oats which of course did not come
up till after the late rains, on land on which
sorghum was grown last year. Previous
to the appearance of the oats Mr.. McGehee
planted cotton on portion of the ground,
and now he has a fine stand of oats, sor-
ghum and cotton mixed.
1t has been suggested to us that we ten
der an invitation to Rev. Col Rogers to be
present on Tuesday at the breaking ground
on the San Marcos, Lockhart q Smithville
road, which we accordingly hereby do We
are told he is an eloquent speaker, and we
should be pleased to hear from him on so
inspiring theme.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Prohibition may prohibit but you can't
prohibit MS from selling you good corset
for % cts, Daley 4 Bro.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

The peculiar purifying and building up
powers of Hoods Sarsaparilla make II the
very best medicine to take at this season.
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Ice cream at Candy Factory.

Ladies' sailor hats at j. s. Killians'
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New arrival of millinery goods at J. S.
Killians.
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For Sale.

For Sale.
A few of Mime. Demorest's First Premium
Charts for Dress Cutting. Inquire at FREE
PRESS office.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-05-19

Candy 25 cts at Candy Factory'
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For Sale.
Nv residence in San Marcos, consisting of
two large lots with Improvements. The
whole will be sold together, or the lots sep
arately, to suit purchasers. Call on or adj
dress l. y. WooTToN,
iune I7tf San Marcos.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-29
VIII ShHkesDearc's Lads.

1t is strange that while we are made
acquainted with the smallest facts in
the lives of some great men by means
Of numerous biographies, we know al
most nothing OF the life of the greatest
poet and dramatist Of modern times.
During his life no one valued him suffi-
GENTLY to prepare biography Of him,
and SO it is that to-day all the research
and curiosity in the world only enable
us to find out very few of those minor
incidents in his career which would
have been such delightful reading
Every now and then, however, some
student of archaeology, as they call the
people who love to look among old
libraries and pull over musty manu-
scripts. finds some allusion to the
famous playwright, and we have one
more anecdote to add to our stock.
Some days ago friend lent me
small story-book by an English author
whose name was quite unknown, and
who I fancy, has not many readers on
this side Of the Atlantic. But he was
clearly learned and conscientious
author, and among his pages I found
the following anecdote referring to
Shakespeare. 1t was quite new to me,
and fancy, will be to most of YOU:
but | feel quite sure that it is true or
the writer i'll question would never have
allowed it to appear in his volume.
Among the other things that our
little barefoot Will Shakespeare did in
order to pick up a few pennies in the
little, poverty stricken town Of STRAIT
ford was to wait about the inn in order
to hold the horses Of the gentlemen
and farmers who rode into the village
on business. In those days, you know,
every one rode horseback. There We're
no wagons and carriages in use. and no
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-29
A PRA YER.
Ivy +. j. runpErrr.

would receive my sight; my cloudcd eyes
Miss the glad radiance OF tho morning sun,
The changing tints that glorfy tho skios
With roseate srlendors when tho day is done
The shadows soft and gray. tho penrly light
OF summer twilight deepening into night.
cannot see to keep the narrow way
And so blindly wander hore nna thcre
Grolng amidst the tombs. or hopless stray
Through puthloss. tangled desorts. black and
bare;
Weeping, seek the way cannot find
Open my eyes, dear Lord, for am blind
And OFT laugh With some light, though.less
Jest,
Nor see how anguish limos some faco most
,ic;r
And writ, my mirtil, moclins pnlimpsost--
On blotsed scrolls OF human pan, uMt! fear;
And never sc, :ho heartucse interlinel-
Pity, oh Son OF David !! Gm blind.
do not see tho pain my lg:,i worls give,
Tho Guivelirg, sllrinkin, hourt cannot see;
And mock the cypress tonbs with sishtlsss
glcc;
Open my eyes, light, blessed Ways to find
Jesus have mercy on mel am blind.
NV useless eyes are reservoirs OF tears,
Doomed for their blind ni!:takos to ovornow
no weep for thoughtlcss ways of wandering,
years,
Because could not Hee-I did not know.
These sightless eycs-5hau alcriest glance less
kind
Light OF the Word, have pity am blind
--ITo0E1Yn Eagle.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-29
Il POSER FOR the DEACON.

The deacon had q severe attack O
rheumatism and was limping along the
road, when red-nosed tramp accostei
him, soliciting temporary loan of II
cents.
"You would spend it for drink" sal,
the deacon, sternly. Give up liquol
and drink water"
Water? See here, old fellow, villa,
makes you limp 500"
rheumatism
"And what gave you rheumatism ?"
"Got my feet wet"
"Did, Ell? Well, if water in q man,
boots give him rheumatism, what wou}i
it do to his stomach?"
Then the deacon told him bluutlv, il
ne preferred snakes in his boots f.
water he could keep on drinking, an,
he limped along. -Teras ;Sijy;?ars
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-29
THE CHILDREN.
An Amusing Story of q Lion
and His Loue for His
Keeper.
WIZ SHAKESPEARES LADS.
An Instructive and Entertaining Historv
Of the Early Boyhood Of
the Great Poet.
Friendly Lions.

Everybody who has ever visited q
menagerie knows that the lion is capa-
BILE of being taught A lion exhibited
in q Dutch menagerie would leap
through barrel covered With burning
paper. He was so tame that his Keeper
took his food from him several times,
with no resistance save slight clutch
and growl.
III lion is captured when young, and
treated with kindness, he becomes at
tached to his master, and will follow
him like dog. Anderson, the Swed-
ish naturalist, saw, in the hut of al
African trader, one who was not only
fond of his owner, but lived Oh the
most afIcctionate terms with the dogs,
cas-, and other domestic animals.
Layard says, in his "Nineveh and
Babylon,"l that the Pasha Of Hillah,
the town built on the ruins of
ancient Babylon, had tame lion,
which was allowed to stroll, I'M
attended, through the bazars. He
had only one bad habit: when he was
hungry. he would take possession Of a
butchers stall, drive out the butcher,
help himself to Joint, eat it, and then
depart.
If he had fancy to breakfast on
fish, he would go down to the bank of
the Euraphates, wait the coming of a
fisherman's boat, scare away the owner,
pick out the largest fish, and break his
fast at his leisure
The Pasha encouraged his pet to get
his daily rations by this method as it
relieved him from paying fsherman's
and butchers bills. When the lion had
appeased his hunger, he would stretch
himself in the sun, and allow the Arab
boys to play with him. as if he were q
large dog.
The captain of an English frigate
kept a huge pet lion, which he had
reared from cub, that was so tame as
to be allowed the run of the ship.
Prince, as he was called, was more
attached to his keeper than his owner.
One day the keeper got drunk, and the
captain ordered him to be fogged. The
grating on which the keeper, stripped
to his waist, was tied, stood opposite
Princes cage. While preparations
were being made for the fogging the
lion kept walking around the cage,
stopping, now and then, to look at his
friend and at the boatswain, who stood,
"cat" in hand, waiting the word.
At the first stroke of the knotted
tails on the mans bare back, the lions
sides resounded with the quick lashings
of his tail. His eyes glowed with rage
when he saw the blood begin to flow.
With roar Of thunder, he dashed him.
self against the cages bars. They
bent, but did not give way; and the
lion, finding that he could not break
out, rolled on the floor, shrielling as il
in agony.
"Cut down the mani" said the cap.
tain to the boatswain.
eco to your friend" said lie to the
bleeding keeper.
When the man entered the cage, the
lion seemed beside himself with ioy.
He carressed him with his paws, licked
gently the mangled back, and then,
folding him in his huge fore-limbs,
looked as if he dared the whole crew to
take his friend from his embrace.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-07-29
EATEN by LAND CRABS.

In Zola's "Ventre de Paris" the he
Florent, who has escaped from Cavern
tells story of one Of his comrades W
stuck in the mud while trying to
away from the penal settlement y
was deyoured by land crabs. Y
story is founded on fact, for NJ. La
relates that the fate which overte1
Florent's friend really befell Pls19|
the son of the italian shoemaker,
in 1865 attempted to shoot the EmF1
Napoleon iii. at the opera, and N
afterward executed. Planori, Jr" u
in London at the time, but when
came to Paris, says a London Te'egI'3
correspondent, he was arrested
order of the imperial Government
dangerous person. He was ban'su]
to Cayenne, and was placed, with W
others, all Republicans, on Ds''
Island, place from which it was
difficult to escape that no supeNmnl|
was exercised over the conylcts l
Republicans, however, vowed TO A1
their freedom or death, and ra''
constructed with which they eNP.'.
to reach Dutch Guiana. Out u
forty thirty-fve only reached tAeN
tination, and these were ravlns 'D'
acs, owing to hunger, thirst ne'~
privation. Three died from sans'N
and two-a Pole named BoSlhsN'
Pianori-tried to get ashore Oh
marshy island, but they sank - =,
fetid mud up to their mouths anu ,o
found some days afterwards DyneSh
their faces and bodies having -,
partially eaten away by monster V
The thirst of desire is never liti'S
fully satisfied. -Cicero.